Local authorities may prepare or contribute to strategies to develop relationships and strengthen the connection between Irish people at home and abroad. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.
Public libraries may host literary festivals, poetry readings, creative writing classes, and panel discussions with authors to promote reading and writing.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run an affordable music education programme for children and young people including participation in choirs and ensembles, as part of the national Music Generation initiative.